Word Meaning
अज़ीज़ान
azīzān
hinoun
Meaning
Dear ones, beloved companions, or close relatives.
Detailed Meaning
The Persian plural of the Arabic loanword 'aziz', referring to beloved companions, close friends, or kin. In this couplet, it is used with sharp irony to describe near and dear ones whose foul tongues resemble grass-like poisoned daggers. It highlights the agony inflicted by those supposed to be affectionate.
Etymology
Arabic 'ʿazīz' (dear, noble, beloved) combined with the Persian plural suffix '-ān'.
Usage
Commonly used in ghazal and classical address to refer fondly to dear friends, but sometimes deployed with bitter irony toward treacherous confidants.
Examples
Dear friends of the homeland
An assembly of cherished companions
Synonyms
अहबाबदोस्तअक़ारिबयारान
Related Words
अज़ीज़इज़्ज़तमुअज़्ज़ज़